Crap Towns / Leeds / Banks
How many banks has Leeds lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 16 branch closures in Leeds: 3.0 per 100,000 people, 12% lower than the typical town's 3.4. Halifax shut 5, Lloyds 4, NatWest 4 and the rest 3 between them. The latest was announced in 2026. LINK has also assessed 1 cash machine closure here since October 2024. 2 banking hubs have opened here.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 5 | 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026 |
| Lloyds | 4 | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| NatWest | 4 | 2022, 2025 |
| Barclays | 1 | 2023 |
| HSBC | 1 | 2022 |
| Royal Bank of Scotland | 1 | 2022 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Morley | 7.5 km | 12.3 |
| Yeadon | 10.2 km | 7.0 |
| Pudsey | 8.1 km | 5.7 |
| Rothwell | 7.3 km | 4.8 |
| Batley | 11.3 km | 4.5 |
| Leeds | – | 3.0 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |